Prenuptial agreements aren’t just for wealthy stars such as Paul McCartney … OK, let’s rephrase that: Prenups aren’t just for wealthy stars who don’t happen to be foolish ex-Beatles. They can be helpful to folks of more average means, like baby boomers who have accumulated some assets.
And if by “assets” you mean a 1992 Geo Prizm with a clattering timing belt and a cardboard box filled with 1980s movies on VHS, you need a prenup — to decide who has to get rid of all that junk after the marriage goes sideways.
Because we all need wheels: Recent college graduates need to set a firm budget when shopping for a car, experts advise.
After factoring in student loan payments, recent grads can afford about $250 for a 1992 Geo Prizm with a clattering timing belt.
The next wave: Leaders in Cannon Beach, Ore., a popular tourist destination on the coast, want to build the nation’s first tsunami-resistant city hall.
After that, they’ll build the nation’s first tsunami- resistant saltwater taffy shop.
— Mark Carlson, Herald staff
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